Infusion LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Stephenson Cancer Center at Hillcrest - Tulsa

The Hillcrest Chemotherapy Infusion Center is an adult outpatient facility at the Stephenson Cancer Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma that has 5 port draw stations, treating roughly 100-140 patients each day with medication injections, central line port draws and peripheral venipuncture procedures. This is a fast-paced, team-centered environment that requires great communication skills and the ability to multitask. Our department orientation includes one-on-one precepting, so we welcome candidates who are willing to learn a new specialty.

General Description: Under general supervision of a registered nurse, provides nursing care in a hospital based outpatient department to an assigned group of patients with a complex oncology diagnosis.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Administers medications safely under direction of physician or other medical personnel

• Observes, records, and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians.

• Provide care according to an established nursing plan.

• Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation

• Ensures patient chart entries are made accurately and in a timely manner and forwarding charts as appropriate

• Communicates systematic report to other care providers.

• Assisting in the coordination of care delivery; utilizes resources to promote the continuum of care.

• Employs strategies to promote health in a safe environment.

• Documents progress toward the attainment of outcomes.

• Uses quality and evidence based practice to deliver and improve care.

• Works closely with more experienced clinicians for guidance and supervision.

• Triage telephone calls for referral to other clinical team members

• Infusion/Treatment Depts: demonstrates knowledge and skills in chemotherapy/biotherapy and blood products.

• Radiation Oncology Depts: demonstrates knowledge of radiation therapies and procedures, including side effect and symptom management. Demonstrates ability to triage patients and coordinate with provider to ensure care needs are met

• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in aspects of IV therapy and hydration

• Manages patient care based on knowledge of cancer, cancer treatment, and side effects of such treatment.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Completion of educational requirements for NCLEX-PN examination. Completes Oncology Specific courses and competencies within 1 year of hire

Experience: Oncology or previous health care office experience preferred

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current LPN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact LPN License (eNLC) required. Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of professional nursing theories, practices, techniques, and procedures.

• Ability to organize, coordinate, plan and evaluate nursing needs of assigned patients.

• Must be knowledgeable about operating room techniques if applying for a surgery position.

• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills